Zanthoxylum americanum
Zanthoxylum americanum, also known as American prickly-ash, toothache tree, yellow wood, or suterberry, is a species of Zanthoxylum in the Rutaceae family. It is native to central and eastern portions of the United States and Canada.
Description[edit | edit source]
The Zanthoxylum americanum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters (13 ft) tall. The bark is brown, and the branches are covered with sharp, stout prickles. The leaves are pinnately compound, and the leaflets are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate. The flowers are small and greenish, and the fruit is a two-valved capsule.
Distribution and habitat[edit | edit source]
Zanthoxylum americanum is found in the eastern and central United States and Canada. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, prairies, and along streams and rivers.
Uses[edit | edit source]
The bark and berries of Zanthoxylum americanum have been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including toothache, rheumatism, and leg cramps. The plant is also used in the production of sassafras.
Conservation status[edit | edit source]
The Zanthoxylum americanum is not currently listed as threatened or endangered. However, its habitat is being lost due to urban development and agriculture.
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